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W297 VAU

2000 Peugeot Boxer

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,785 mi
Last recorded41,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Boxer55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VAU
MakePeugeot
ModelBoxer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,684 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 41,684 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 39,715 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,529 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 27 May 2021 37,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2020 36,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,957 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2019 34,957 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2x exhaust rubbers perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 32,815 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (2.6.2)

front crossmember / radiator support excessively corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 31,865 miles

Coolant leak water pump ?

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 31,865 miles

Coolant leak water pump ?

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 30,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,103 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 22,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,244 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Boxer?

Based on 1,709,897 MOT tests across 147,582 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
3,291
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
147,582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,662
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,000
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,808
Registration plate lamp not working 18,740
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,718
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W297 VAU is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Boxer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,626 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Boxer fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Boxer typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot Boxer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W297 VAU is a 2000 Peugeot Boxer, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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